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copy number variant

(KAH-pee NUM-ber VAYR-ee-unt)
A variation in the number of copies of a particular sequence of DNA present in the genome of an individual. Copy number variants include insertions, deletions, and duplications of segments of DNA. They account for a significant number of the genetic variations between individuals. Copy number variants may also be associated with specific traits or disorders. Also called CNV.
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